Heartland Pet Hospital

07/02/2024

The Heartland Way
We care for your pet like they were our own. Unfortunately, that means we too have been through tough times. Our very own Tracey, had her dog become acutely down in her back end. As a part of her recovery, her family made this ramp to make the back steps more accessible from scrap wood and “Skid Guard safety tape” from Menards (Cost $5.50). Experience matters and here at Heartland Pet Hospital we can help you and your pet overcome their obstacles with empathy and compassion. Please reach out to a team member if you need anything!

06/25/2024

Firework Problems? Bring that BOOM BOOM POW playlist to help your pet out!
Dogs seek a regular pattern of noise to feel calm. Play dance type music that has a strong bass beat. (Not Classical music). The following songs have worked for a client’s dogs to calm them during storms and noise. This music can also help dogs who are anxious about separation.

Butterscotch's Storm and Firework Playlist

Rock:
Rolling Stones - "Satisfaction", "Under My Thumb", Hot Rocks Album
Beatles - "Day Tripper", Revolver Album
Guess Who - "American Woman"
Lenny Kravitz - "American Woman"
Queen – “Another One Bites the Dust”
World:
Putumayo - "North African Groove"
1950's Rockabilly:
Buddy Holly - "That'll be the Day"
Elvis Presley - "Hound Dog"
Swing:
Andrew Sisters - "Sing Sing Sing"
"Little Brown Jug"
"In the Mood"
Funk:
Wild Cherry
Disco:
Earth, Whind and Fire - "September", "Boogie Wonderland"
The Trammps - "Disco Inferno"
Rose Royce - "Car Wash"
Abba - "Dancing Queen"
New Wave/Punk:
The Clash - "London Calling"
Pretenders - "Mystery Achievement"
Reflex - "Politics of Dancing"

Copy write Sally J Foote DVM 2018
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06/24/2024

It's going to be a hot one today! Please remember to keep your pets cool and indoors as much as possible with plenty of water for yourself and your furry friends!

06/22/2024

Dr. Katie Vanden Hull & our Practice Manager Jen are at the AVMA veterinary conference to advance our knowledge so we can continue to provide the best care for our patients, clients, & team. We never stop learning and look forward to sharing the best medicine with you & your pet!!

06/20/2024

We want to keep all of you informed each month of the "happenings" at Heartland Pet Hospital.....

We will be closed on July 4th at both locations - Happy 4th of July!

Papillion:

** We are now closed on Wednesday's - all day**

June 21st we will have a doctor on staff until 3:00 pm - we will be closing early. Our Bellevue location will be open until 6:30

June 24th We will NOT have a doctor on staff and hours will be from 8:00-1:30 for all medication refill picks ups or to schedule an appointment if needed.

June 28th we will be closed during lunch 12:00-1:30

July 11th - 12th we will not have a doctor on staff - our hours will be from 8:00-1:30.

Bellevue:
July 9th - we will be closed

We hope that everyone has a wonderful rest of their week and wonderful upcoming holiday. Remember if you need anxiety medication for the holiday please call us today.

The Heartland Team

06/19/2024

Clark was in for his low stress nail trim! Our staff helps our patients choose which position is most comfortable for them to reduce anxiety. If nail trims are stressful for your pet, schedule an appointment so Dr. Katie Vanden Hull or Dr. Nick Hellbusch can discuss options to make it a more positive experience.

06/18/2024

IT'S GETTING CLOSE TO THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.....FIREWORKS! Please make sure your pet's are safe and if you are needing to get a refill of anxiety medication for the festivities, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
We do have a few asks of you:
1. Is your pet current on an annual exam? This is a requirement for our Doctor's to prescribe any medication. If you are unsure please give us a call and we can look that information up for you.
2. Did the medication you used last year work with your pet? If so, how many days will you need that medication for your pet? Please let us know when calling for a refill.
3. Please allow our teams 24 hours to fill medication, we will call / text when the medication is ready for pick up.

As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us. We want to make sure everyone is safe!
Papillion 402-331-5770
Bellevue 402-731-6655

A great read for tips on how to "prep" for the Fourth of July Holiday~ https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

06/14/2024

Dr. Katie Vanden Hull is honored to provide care for UNC’s assistance dog, Re*****on while he’s here for the NCAA College World Series. Re*****on had a minor medical problem that was able to be fixed during his visit to Omaha. Dr. Vanden Hull & Savannah, LVT went to the team’s training room after their practice yesterday & saw him in action. After his minor medical procedure, our Heartland Team had him back and munching on bananas so he could get to his birthday festivities! Re*****on is supported by UNC’s amazing head athletic trainer and you can read about his hard work here:

UNC’s assistance dog Re*****on helps athletes with mental health - Sports Illustrated

https://www.si.com/college/2022/05/23/unc-training-assistance-dog-remington-athletes-mental-health

Good luck Tar Heels and thanks for trusting us with your Tar Healer!

The Tar Heels’ golden retriever assistance dog is helping athletes prioritize mental health.

06/12/2024

It’s hot outside! Not only are we worried about heat exhaustion in our furry friends but they can be PHYSICALLY burned going on a walk in these temperatures. Please be careful and when in doubt, just stick to early morning and late evening walks when things cool down!

06/10/2024

Happy Birthday to our Practice Manager, Jen! If you haven’t had a chance to meet her yet, she is our wonderful leader that keeps both of our hospitals running smoothly and happily! We won’t tell you her age but she has been around the block! She not only oversees the business side of things but has technical skills & even fills in at the front desk as needed. You have probably seen her frenchie Curtis but she also has a passion for bird dogs like her girl Kate. Thank you for all you do Jen and enjoy celebrating your birthday today!

06/06/2024

🎆 NOW IS THE TIME: If your pet struggles with the 4th of July, make sure you have firework medication on hand 🎇
Call or PetDesk message our office to refill your dog’s medication*

*refill requests can take up to 48hr to fill*

06/03/2024

We wanted to send out some information for the month of June for Heartland Pet Hospital – both locations. As most of you know we have been working diligently to find Veterinarians for both locations – a huge shout out to Dr. Kate Vanden Hull and Dr. Nick Hellbusch and our relief Doctors that have stepped in to help in our time of need!

Bellevue:
• June 4th – we will not have a doctor on staff and the hours will be from 8:00-1:30. We will have a Doctor at our Papillion location.
• June 12th – we will be closed from 11:45-1:45 for our monthly team meeting.
• June 15th – we will be closed, we will re-open on Monday June 17th at 7:30 am.

Papillion:
• Effective June 12th we will now be closed all day on Wednesday’s.
• June 20th – we will be open from 7:30-1:30pm
• June 21st – we will have a doctor on staff until 3:00 pm – we will close at 3:30.
• June 24th – we will not have a doctor on staff and the hours will be from 8:00-1:30. We will have a Doctor at our Bellevue location.

Aside from the listed dates above our hours or operation will stay the same, if you have questions, please give us a call or to schedule your pet’s annual exam, pick up medication, etc. Don’t forget your heartworm/flea & tick prevention!
Bellevue 402-731-6655
Papillion 402-331-5770

05/28/2024

We would like to let everyone know that Heartland Pet Hospital – Papillion will be closed on Wednesdays effective June 12, 2024. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday (7:30 am – 5:30 pm).
If you have any questions on Wednesdays, please contact our Bellevue location and we will be able to help, 402-731-6655.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; we are always looking for Veterinarian’s to bring into our hospitals for all your pet’s needs.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Have a wonderful day and give all of your pet’s hugs and pets from the team here at Heartland Pet Hospital.

05/17/2024

Mali-Shark doo doo doo doo doo doo
Mali Mae was spayed by Dr. Vanden Hull today and revealed that she had sharky rows of teeth! It’s important that animals “lose” their baby teeth to prevent tartar accumulation and malocclusion. We make sure any baby teeth who hang around too long are removed while they’re under anesthesia for their spay or neuter!

05/16/2024

To ALL of our wonderful clients out there.... we will be closed May 25-27th to observe the Memorial Day Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday May 28th. We hope that everyone has a safe holiday and has a little time to relax! Remember if you are traveling with your pet's to make sure you have vaccine information and are using flea/tick and heartworm prevention. Please call us with any questions.

05/13/2024

Scoobie is going to place this under his dog bed tonight and hope for some treats in the morning!

04/27/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day! We appreciate all the compassionate care Dr. Nick Hellbusch and Dr. Katie Vanden Hull provide for our patients and clients.

04/26/2024

The storms are scary! This little one was found by an angel, Emma, who brought him by the Papillion office to check for a microchip. Thank goodness he was chipped and we helped facilitate a happy reunion! Please remember to keep your contact info UPDATED with your microchip company. We can help get you resources to update your microchip information.

04/24/2024

Today is administrative professionals day! What does that mean you ask? It means we can't say enough about our CSR's aka receptionist's...... they are the ones who make it all happen! We couldn't do it without them! To all the administrative professionals out there especially in the veterinary world, THANK YOU! YOU ROCK!

04/18/2024

We wanted to take a moment to make a suggestion and ask a few questions.
Do you have pet insurance for your pet(s) in your household?
Have you ever heard of pet insurance but was not sure if it was worth it?

If you answered no to either of these questions, keep reading. If you answered yes to either of these questions, keep reading.

The importance of veterinary pet insurance is to make sure that your pet(s) are covered for any unforeseen or foreseen medical expenses. We know pet(s) are not cheap and we want to make sure we keep everyone informed or a few options.
Pet insurance may allow you to pay for that unexpected emergency or those annual exams and vaccines. A few suggestions would be to check out this website to research all of the options - tailored to you and your pets needs. www.petinsurancereview.com/myvet
OR
Contact your homeowners/renters/vehicle insurance company - they MAY have pet insurance coverage that you didn't know about.

**we are not affiliated with any one pet insurance company/organization**

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us for any questions.
Bellevue location 402-731-6655
Papillion location 402-331-5770

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04/16/2024

The ticks are out in full force!!! We’ve taken them off puppies and cats just in the past 2 days!! Make sure your pets are current on their flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives to prevent disease!

04/09/2024

April is Heartworm Awareness Month! What does that mean? We here at Heartland Pet Hospital want to make sure that everyone of our followers is educated on Heartworms and that we carry monthly preventatives along with the 6-month Proheart injection to keep all of your dog's safe! We always recommend year-round prevention. We wanted to provide a few links for you to take a peek at and call us if you have any questions.
The Companion Animal Parasite Council is a great resource for information on Heartworms/parasites (worms) in our local area. You can click on Nebraska and go as far as the county that you live in.... website: https://capcvet.org/

We will soon start performing YEARLY heartworm tests on your pet's as this is the recommendation from the Heartworm Associate along with American Veterinary Medical Association.

We hope this information helps and if you have any questions please call us.
Remember, always STAY PAWSITIVE!

04/04/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances we need to make a change for our Papillion location Friday April 5, 2024.
We will not have a Dr. on staff due to a family emergency. We will have a team member at Papillion from 8:00-1:30 for any prescription pick-ups, refills, etc. If you have any questions, please call 402-331-5770. After 1:30 pm please call our Bellevue location at 402-731-6655.
We will re-open with our normal business hours on Monday April 8th from 7:30-6:30.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Heartland Team

04/03/2024

Our Papillion location will be closed on Wednesday April 3rd. The Bellevue location will be open from 7:30-5:30. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

04/01/2024

We seriously treat your pet as if they were one of our own! Here Cody is snuggling our patient as he enjoys his pre-neuter sedatives. We love to provide exceptional care for your pets!

03/29/2024

Did you give your pet its monthly tick preventative?
Dr. Katie Vanden Hull had a sweet patient test positive for lyme today. Call us if you need a refill!

03/23/2024

💐 No Lilies for Kitties 🐈
Easter & Mother’s Day are common times to indulge in floral bouquets but please remember to avoid lilies, every part is TOXIC! Even the pollen!!!

03/22/2024

Does your pet have a stinky mouth?
We can help clean it up!!
Call us to schedule a pre-dental exam:
Papillion 402-331-5770
Bellevue 402-731-6655
Dental disease is smelly and painful! Help your pet live its best life!
Dr. Katie Vanden Hull recommends having your pet’s mouth evaluated regularly so we can get ahead of the dental disease to prevent infection, bone loss, and having to the teeth pulled.

03/18/2024

🚨 Heartland Pet Hospital Schedule Alert🚨
The Papillion Location will only be open from 7:30-11:30 tomorrow Tuesday 3/19/24 due to a team meeting.
The Bellevue location will also be closed from 11:45-1:45 for the team meeting.

The Bellevue location will not have a doctor on site Friday 3/22/24. The Papillion location will be open normal hours that day 7:30-6:30.

03/07/2024

Give us a call to schedule your heartworm test and refill your heartworm, flea, and tick preventative. It’s that time of year!